Global Machinery Company FCG001 - Manual (Page 7)

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Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Fire, Inhalation, Damage
to Vehicle Surfaces
Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could
result in fire or breathing hazard, serious
injury or death can result. Fuel or oil
leaks can damage carpet, paint or other
surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
The generator is equipped with a fuel
tap, turn the lever of this valve to the off
position before transporting to avoid fuel
leaks. Transport fuel only in an approved
fuel container. Always place generator
on a protective mat when transporting
to protect against damage to vehicle
from leaks. Remove generator from
vehicle immediately upon arrival at your
destination.
Risk of breathing - inhalation hazard
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Gasoline engines produce toxic
carbon monoxide exhaust fumes.
Breathing exhaust fumes will cause
serious injury or death.
Operate generator in clean, dry, well
ventilated area. Never operate unit in
enclosed areas such as garages,
basements, storage, sheds, or in any
location occupied by humans or animals.
Keep children, pets and others away
from area of operating unit.
Risk of unsafe operation
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Operation of generator in
careless manner.
All sources of energy include the
potential for injury. Unsafe operation
or maintenance of your generator could
lead to serious injury or death to you
or others.
• Review and understand all of the
operating instructions and warnings in
this manual.
• Become familiar with the operation
and controls of the generator. Know
how to shut it off quickly.
• Equip area of operation with a fire
extinguisher certified to handle
gasoline or fuel fires.
• Keep children or others away from the
generator at all times.